Podcasts are multi-media files, generally audio and video, that are distributed via the internet for play on personal devices like Ipods. It is sort of like blogging meets Tivo. People download or subscribe to the podcasts that they want to hear/view. Many podcast authors use syndication programs like ITunes, where subscribers automatically get the updated podcast when they connect their device.
I had never podcasted before, so this was a learning experience for me. It really was not that difficult, however. I found a good Tutorial on Youtube that helped me alot. I recommend future students to use this tutorial for help.
I decided to do an easy podcast of something silly like 'Leslie's Random Fact of the Day.' I wrote my script, recorded my voice onto my computer, and then mixed an mp3 music track with my voice. I made two recordings so that it demonstrated the different episodes of my podcast. Then I uploaded my recordings to a public webserver. Then I embeded the audio player in my blog, allowing my podcast to play on my blog.
I loved this assignment because I think it will benefit me greatly in my future classroom. For example, if one of my students missed class I could upload an audio or video recording to my blog so that the student could attend class virtually and not fall behind. Also, if students had questions out of the classroom, they could submit them to me via email and I could respond on my blog with a podcast of the answer. That way I could help other students who most likely would have the same question. I think that emerging technologies such as podcasting will be a great help in future classrooms, such as mine.
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I love your podcasts! They are great! And the video you posted that shows how to produce podcasts is very helpful.
ReplyDeleteGood job on your podcasts. Even if they are silly random facts, it still shows that you are able to podcast!
ReplyDeleteI think using podcasting, as a teacher, will come in handy in the future. It will not only keep students up-to-date if a class is missed, but it can also keep the teacher organized from year to year.
Your podcasts are awesome! I like them, even if they are silly. I think it's awesome that you plan to use podcasts in the future, too. I also think there are many benefits to using podcasts in the classroom, and I hope it works out well for you!
ReplyDeleteNice work on the podcasts. I feel that people often avoid technology, because they fear it’s too complicated for them to create something. Your podcasts give the sense that anyone can make them.
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas about using podcasts in the classroom. Another idea is to create a homework hotline that both students and parents can access. A teacher I worked with last year, created podcasts for each of the 7 Keys to Comprehension. This was a great way to involve parents in their child’s education, as well as, education them about critical comprehension skills. Here’s the link to the teachers podcasts: http://www.pike.k12.in.us/schools/nasc/classes/kwallace/7+keys.htm